I read the comics, some of the older Iron Man ones, and I will defend the Mandarin twist passionately to this day, I really loved it so much. I wasn't expecting it either; the people I went to the movie with just lost it (in a good way) during that part, and they're part of the general audience who doesn't read the books.

I totally agree with your friends though. Best. IM. Ever!!

The best part of the twist is that the movie does to the fans what the Mandarin (Killian) does to the American people.

I really need to see IM3 again though. I'm not really sure where to place it right now but I think I still prefer the first. It could change with repeated home viewings though, just like Thor has become better and better each time for me.

The best part of the twist is that the movie does to the fans what the Mandarin (Killian) does to the American people.

I really need to see IM3 again though. I'm not really sure where to place it right now but I think I still prefer the first. It could change with repeated home viewings though, just like Thor has become better and better each time for me.

With time and repeated viewings, IM3 overtook the first IM for me, which is now second to CA:TFA for the solo Avenger outings for me.

I do think that all the MCU movies have gotten better and better on repeated viewing though, even if the FX... did not (*kaff*TheIncredibleHulk*kaffkaff*)

__________________"Joss Whedon, Shane Black, Edgar Wright, James Gunn [and Ryan Coogler]… For as much flack as people give Marvel that's a pretty freaking great group of filmmakers. Kind of feel spoiled."

The best part of the twist is that the movie does to the fans what the Mandarin (Killian) does to the American people.

I really need to see IM3 again though. I'm not really sure where to place it right now but I think I still prefer the first. It could change with repeated home viewings though, just like Thor has become better and better each time for me.

IM 3 is awesome. I like it better than 2 for sure and dare I say it, Iron Man 1.

It was the first a compelling villain was used, real elements of danger were present. I loved the first iron man, but the ending seems rushed and the iron monger just wasnt that interesting. IM 3 for the win, it had higher stakes, and funnier moments, deal with it!

IM 3 is awesome. I like it better than 2 for sure and dare I say it, Iron Man 1.

It was the first a compelling villain was used, real elements of danger were present. I loved the first iron man, but the ending seems rushed and the iron monger just wasnt that interesting. IM 3 for the win, it had higher stakes, and funnier moments, deal with it!

I actually rewatched it today and I liked it better than the first time (and I still liked it back then). I had gotten spoiled by some posters on this board about the twist and some other things so I didn't have the optimal first viewing but I could let things sink in better this time. Especially some nuances in acting became more apparent and I was more impressed with Guy Pierce this time.

I'm so glad I've sworn off everything after the second trailer for The Dark World. It's going to be a great experience.

I actually rewatched it today and I liked it better than the first time (and I still liked it back then). I had gotten spoiled by some posters on this board about the twist and some other things so I didn't have the optimal first viewing but I could let things sink in better this time. Especially some nuances in acting became more apparent and I was more impressed with Guy Pierce this time.

I'm so glad I've sworn off everything after the second trailer for The Dark World. It's going to be a great experience.

Hell yeah, Thor 2 is gonna rock! I've actually been a big supporter of the MCU... only movie I've missed was IM 2 in theaters, that was more due to being super busy with work and stuff at the time. They've done well, but ever since the Avengers they've really stepped it up. I saw Avengers 3 times in theaters which is a first for me!

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but who knows where those "reviews" came from
Like I said, haven't met a lot of general audience members rushing to defend those movies

People in the GA don't rush to defend a movie, any movie. They don't give a crap enough to bother. They're just there to have a good time and kill a couple of hours. If you see someone defending a movie then I'd argue they aren't a member of the GA, they're a fan.

To me watchability(and rewatchability) is synonymous with quality. The better a film is then the easier it is to rewatch it. Bad movies I have no interest in rewatching(or watching even once).

That's not the case for me. I think movies like The Thin Red Line or The Road were very good, but they are too heavy and depressing for me to rewatch them as many times as I could with a superhero movie or a comedy.